France, whose soccer team is in such disarray that it should be nicknamed the Clusterfrancs.the Euro combo of Italy, Germany, England, Spain and France — with one World Cup win between them and edging closer to an epic continental humiliation.Cote DIvoire, Africas top Cup contender, who would have been a second-round lock in any group but G, this years Group of Death, and now reduced to ugly if face-saving on-field skirmishes with Brazil.
Everyone points fingers when it doesnt go to plan but he has to rise to the occasion. I have seen him play some great tennis here, he got to the semis last year so he is capable of doing it.He was number two in the world eight months ago. He is still number four in the world so thats hardly something to hang your head about.Murray has never played Czech Hajek before but should have few problems against the world number 90, while Jarkko Nieminen or Stefan Koubek in the second round should also not hold any fears for the Scot.
Babels future at Liverpool looks uncertain with the 23-year-old failing to live up to expectations at Anfield.Liverpool could be tempted to cash in on Babel to help raise funds for potential new signings for whoever becomes the clubs new manager.Steven Pienaars agent has rejected reports that Everton have offered him a record deal to keep him at the club.
We have selected a strong squad for what will be a challenging series, said national selectors Geoff Miller.We will also consider using non playing members of the England one-day squad throughout the Lions series to give them match practice.Alastair Cook will have an opportunity to gain further experience as captain after successful spells as captain with both England and England Lions.Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens is a surpise inclusion after making a strong start to the domestic season.
Manchester United midfielder Carrick took a knock to his ankle during Sundays training session and he was unable to participate 24 hours later.However, the injury is not expected to prevent Carrick from being available to coach Fabio Capello for Wednesdays decisive encounter with Slovenia in Port Elizabeth.Carrick could be an option to come into the team if Capello switches to a 4-5-1 formation and decides to leave Steven Gerrard on the left-hand side.Reports suggest, though, that if Capello does alter his tactics then Joe Cole could start on the left with captain Gerrard supporting Wayne Rooney to leave Gareth Barry and Frank Lampard in the central positions.